West Park Healthcare Centre - Lungs and Breathing

Application

Medical referral required

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Adults 18 years and older who need invasive ventilatory support due to chronic ventilatory failure * must be a non-smoker * must be medically stable and no longer need continuous cardio-respiratory monitoring and/or central venous access

Fees

Service and standard ward accommodation covered by OHIP * additional fees are charged for semi-private and private rooms

Languages

English

Area(s) Served

Toronto

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessibility Note

Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms * braille elevator, lowered buttons * designated parking

Description of Services:

22-bed inpatient unit for people who require ongoing mechanical assistance to help them breathe for all or part of the day * help patients learn to plan and direct their own care, and possibly explore independent living * offer long-term residential care as well as slow stream rehabilitation (12 weeks to 2 year) for patients who are able to reintegrate into the community

Long-term Ventilation Service